About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, China and the United States. With 3000 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialization, material analyzing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

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Location: Windber, Pennsylvania

We are looking for a Component (Jr.) Engineer to join us on-site at our U.S. location in the Johnstown, PA area. This exempt role will report directly to our Engineering Supervisor. This position functions with a 9/80 work schedule which includes (8) nine-hour days and (1) eight-hour day. This allows for (1) weekday (typically Friday) off over a two-week period. This is a customer-facing role requiring a high level of professionalism and relationship building.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create parts in the system and all of the component requirements, i.e. MSL, can it be washed, alias
• Complete time calculations for process and assembly
• Break down customer data packages and determine the time it would take to build them and if any special tooling is needed
• Ensure compliance with customer, Kitron, and regulatory requirements on components
• Register components in information system and planning systems
• Create cross references between the customer and Kitron item number
• Prepare component list and upload into planning systems
• Suggest replacements for currently used components and, if required, initiate the tests for alternatives
• Develop relationships with customers and ensure requirements are met
• Assist customers on component issues in development, new product introduction, and serial production stages
• Follow current roles defined for registration and maintenance of article numbers
• Convey analysis and other documents related to the industry
• Strive towards standardization of processes and items across Kitron Group

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with challenging deadlines and frequently changing priorities
• Ability to work with a group
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues
• Ability to learn new applications such as planning systems, Excel, and other company systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, electronics, or similar engineering field
• Minimum 2+ years in a related role, preferably in EMS industry

Physical Requirements 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. Combination of office and plant environment.

What We Offer

• At Kitron, salary offer is based on the level of experience and competencies of the candidate;
• Performance-based annual reviews;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability;
• Additional benefits for life insurance and short term disability;
• 401(K) with company match;
• 9/80 work schedule;
• A highly skilled and motivated team of colleagues;
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process or during the interview process, please let us know. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.